The digital badges are part of the Dallas City of Learning program started this summer by Mayor Mike Rawlings and Big Thought, a group that focuses on building partnerships to improve public education through creative learning.

The plan is for kids to use the city as a learning lab. Students can earn badges, similar to scouting badges, to showcase achievements to family, schools and potential employers.

At Saturday’s free event, the kids will observe planes getting ready for flight and see demonstrations from groups such as a K-9 Unit and Dallas Fire and Rescue. There also will be art activities, exhibits and guided tours of the airport, which is newly renovated. A free “Taste of Love Field” sampling will also be held.

And that’s not all — kids who participate will receive bracelets for free admission to the Frontiers of Flight Museum on Saturday.

The Turn Up! event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday outside the Aviation Offices at 7710 Aviation Place. The event is open to the public and free parking is available in Garage B with a voucher picked up at the event’s information table.

Big Thought staff will be at the event and able to sign kids up for the Dallas City of Learning program. Students can also register at www.dallascityoflearning.org.

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